Derby County U21s draw 1-1 with Crewe Alexandra despite early strike

DERBY County Under-21s drew 1-1 with Crewe Alexandra at the Rams’ training ground this afternoon.

Andy Dales gave Derby a first-minute lead in the Professional Development League Division Two North fixture.

Crewe were reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Vadaine Oliver was sent off after his arm caught Rams’ defender Mark O’Brien in the face as they challenged for a header but the visitors equalised on the hour through George Cooper.

Experienced left back Lee Naylor, who is training with Derby, played 90 minutes.